Chuck Brooks

Washington, D.C.

Contributor at Forbes

Visiting Editor at Homeland Security Today

Cybersecurity Expert, The Network at The Washington Post

Thought Leader: FORBES Contributor, Georgetown Prof, Named Top Tech Person to Follow by LinkedIn. Voted Top Cybersecurity Person of Year, #cybersecurity, #tech

Articles

Renewing The Mandate To Safeguard The Energy Grid

1 week ago | forbes.com | Chuck Brooks

Protection of the energy grid, or "the Grid," will be an issue of significant interest during the second Trump Administration. According to President Trump, he intends to prioritize national security concerns while investing in modernizing and enhancing America’s energy infrastructure. He also understood the significance of safeguarding vital infrastructure against electromagnetic pulses (EMPs) and other dangers during his first term in office.
Georgetown University Students Develop Counter-Drone Technology

2 weeks ago | bizcatalyst360.com | Chuck Brooks

This is the 5th installment of my interviews of early-stage companies impacting the emerging technologies ecosystem. I had the pleasure of interviewing three Georgetown University classmates, John Andrzejewski, Lucas Raskin, and Eli Kerstein who founded Guardian RF last year after winning a defense hackathon. This was especially meaningful as I serve in Georgetown’s Adjunct Faculty in the Graduate Cybersecurity Risk Management program.
Key Cybersecurity Challenges In 2025—Trends And Observations – Lifeboat News: The Blog

2 weeks ago | lifeboat.com | Chuck Brooks

In 2025, cybersecurity is gaining significant momentum. However, there are still many challenges to address.
Key Cybersecurity Challenges In 2025-Trends And Observations

2 weeks ago | forbes.com | Chuck Brooks

In 2025, cybersecurity is gaining significant momentum. However, there are still many challenges to address. The ecosystem remains unstable in spite of investments and the introduction of new tools. In addition to adding my own findings, I have examined some recent statistics, trends, and remedies. Among the subjects covered are ransomware, DDoS attacks, quantum technology, healthcare breaches, artificial intelligence and AI agents, and cybersecurity for space assets.
Amazon.com. Spend less. Smile more – Lifeboat News: The Blog

3 weeks ago | lifeboat.com | Chuck Brooks

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Unbound - Deep Tech & Space Insights | No 229

1 month ago | trailyn.com | Eric Siegel |Chuck Brooks |Barbara Bickham

Panic Over DeepSeek Exposes AI’s Weak Foundation on HypeBy Eric Siegel | 5 min readThe AI industry was shaken by DeepSeek, a supposed breakthrough in autonomous decision-making, only to reveal cracks in the foundation of AI innovation—hype-driven expectations. The article examines how unrealistic promises in AI often overshadow critical gaps in real-world functionality.
Quantum Computing Has Arrived; We Need To Prepare For Its Impact – Lifeboat News: The Blog

2 months ago | lifeboat.com | Chuck Brooks

Please see my latest Forbes article on the need to get ready for the Quantum Era. Thanks!By Chuck Brooks, Forbes Contributor. Global Thought Leader in Cybersecurity and Emerging Tech. “We are on the emerging pathway to the new era of quantum computing. We must now prepare for the exponential benefits and risks of quantum technologies.”https://search.app/SbiN8RJWMdDx39ac8#quantum #quantumcomputing #tech #cybersecurity #artificialintelligence
Quantum Computing Has Arrived; We Need To Prepare For Its Impact

2 months ago | flipboard.com | Chuck Brooks

Who Was Rudolf Steiner? (Life and Philosophy)Do you ever think about the people who have changed our world and how we think? Rudolf Steiner was one such person. He wasn’t just a philosopher or …
Quantum Computing Has Arrived; We Need To Prepare For Its Impact

2 months ago | forbes.com | Chuck Brooks

Since the development of the electronic calculator in the 1960s, the field of computing has seen tremendous breakthroughs. In the field of information processing, the last several years have been particularly revolutionary. Technology has made what were previously considered science fiction dreams a reality. Our enabling equipment has become smaller and more versatile, and classical computing has become enormously quicker and more capable.
5 Pillars For Data Cybersecurity In The Evolving Digital Landscape

2 months ago | forbes.com | Chuck Brooks

The information technology landscape has significantly changed in recent years in terms of corporate value creation (and performance). Wherever data is stored, the digital revolution has created new challenges but also new solutions for innovation and efficiency. Unfortunately, data has a high value to those with nefarious purposes and enhancing data protection needs to become a priority for every business and organization. Five cybersecurity pillars are recommended to improve data protection.